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Yaakov and David

Introduction

Yaakov, as the father of the Children of Israel, and David, as the founder of the eternal dynastic monarchy, are two of the most central characters in Jewish history.  Strikingly, there are numerous similarities between the general trajectories of their lives and the specific events which befall them.  In a number of cases, these parallels are also underscored by linguistic similarities between their respective verses.

 Sibling Rivalry  
 Marriage  
 Relationship with Father-in-law  
 Shepherding  
 Problems with Children  
 Chosen Sons